2026 F1 calendar: Full 24-race schedule and start times
F1 announces its 2026 schedule: 24 races on the calendar as Imola is dropped, Madrid arrives and the Canadian Grand Prix clashes directly with the Indianapolis 500
www.motorsportmagazine.comThe Canada Grand Prix isslotted in May weekend on the fourth weekend, aligning with a shift that moves Monaco earlier and may create an Americas double-header with Miami. The 2026 calendar offers 24 races and overlaps the Indianapolis 500. Canada is set to run May 22-24 during that period, while Monaco and Madrid are part of the European swing changes. Major calendar change for 2026 highlights regionalisation of Grands Prix, altering the Canadian event’s positioning. Madrid arrives as part of the European swing alterations. The overall plan focuses on regional blocks to improve sustainability and carbon footprint. Imola no longer on the calendar in 2026, with the Canada-Indianapolis clash notable that year. The weekend schedule pieces include practice, qualifying, and the race wrapped up within the May window.